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TL/DR - Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $39.6 million rebate initiative to support low-income New Yorkers in making energy efficiency upgrades to their homes via the federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program. Expected to save communities $8.8 billion collectively, the program incentivizes the installation of…

TL/DR - Vermont has become the first US state to pass a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for damage caused by climate change. The legislation will affect companies involved in the extraction of fossil fuels or the refining of crude oil attributable to over 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions between 1995 and 2024. The…

TL/DR - The articles state that health insurance mandates increase the cost of healthcare. They also discuss the lifelong relationship Americans have with health insurance. They underline the sentiment that health insurance is something that people don't want to use. Insight on Health Insurance Costs and Usage Exploration: How Health…

TL/DR - The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has $39.6 million available for home energy efficiency upgrades. The funding is part of the Clean Energy Action Plan which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs for residents. Homeowners can apply for the grants through NYSERDA’s EmPower and Assisted…